MASS COMMUNICATION (0547) Humanities Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM This certificate provides the student with technical and hands on training as it applies to the film and media industries. The occupational experience must be completed in the field of film production or broadcasting. Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 COMM 2235 News Writing 3 OCEX 2290** Occupational Experience 3 COMM 2230 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Elective * 3 OCEX 2290** Occupational Experience 3 Total 18 *Select one elective from the following: COMM 1110 Public Speaking 3 ART 2150 Computer Art 3 THEA 1105 Acting 3 Or other appropriate courses approved by the Humanities Division advisor. ** Occupational Experience must be in a mass communication appropriate field and be approved by the Journalism/Mass Communication faculty advisor and/or Humanities Division Dean. Exiting Learning Support English is required. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 217
PROFESSIONAL WRITING CERTIFICATE (0535) Humanities Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM This certificate allows students to gain concentrated, practical knowledge in preparing for work in the fields of journalism, marketing communications, and public relations. It is also open to all majors who wish to improve marketability by increasing workplace communication skills. Students will create a portfolio of work to use when applying for positions. Fall Semester Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 (A-Term) English Composition I 3 ENGL 1102 (B-Term) English Composition 2 3 JOUR 1100 (COMM 2230) Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Spring Semester Choose three of the following: JOUR 1110 (COMM 2235) News Writing 3 JOUR 1111 Writing for Television, Radio, and the New Media 3 ENGL 2220 Writing Nonfiction 3 ENGL 2230 Professional and Technical Writing 3 Total 18 Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 218
MATHEMATICS (0010) Science/Mathematics Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Area A Essential Skills - 9 hours ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 MATH 1113 or Pre-Calculus or 3 MATH 1112 Trigonometry Area B Institutional Options - 4 hours See Core Curriculum, Area B. 4 Area C Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 hours Literature Course See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 The following course is recommended, but other Area C courses are allowed. See Core Curriculum, Area C. COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 Area D Science, Math and Technology - 11 hours Science Requirements PHYS 2211K and Principles of Physics I and 8 PHYS 2212K Principles of Physics II Math/Technology Requirement MATH 1151 Calculus I with Geometry 4 Area E Social Science - 12 hours HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or HIST 1112 Survey of World History II 3 HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social/Science courses. 3 Area F Courses Related to the Major - 18 hours Major Requirements MATH 2252 Calculus II 4 MATH 2253 Calculus III 4 MATH 2218 Linear Algebra 3 CSCI 1301 Computer Science I 4 CSCI 1302 Computer Science II 4 Area G Physical Education (1 4 courses)** 5-8 One course per semester of full-time enrollment with a maximum of 4 courses Two-Year Total 65-69 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. **See AREA G of the Core Curriculum for fitness competency requirement. ***Secondary Education Mathematics Majors See Teacher Education (0014) Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 219
MATHEMATICS (0010) Science/Mathematics Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or HIST 1112 Survey of World History II 3 COMM 1110 Public Speaking* AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 16-17 Second Semester ENGL 1102 English Composition 3 MATH 1151 Calculus I with Geometry 4 HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 3 AREA E Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Sciences. 3 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 16-17 Sophomore Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. MATH 2252 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2211K Principles of Physics I 4 MATH 2218 Linear Algebra 3 CSCI 1301 Computer Science I 4 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 18-19 Second Semester MATH 2253 Calculus III 4 PHYS 2212K Principles of Physics II 4 AREA C Literature See Core Curriculum, Area C. 3 CSCI 1302 Computer Science II 4 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 16-17 Two-Year Total 66-69 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 220
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (0026) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Area A Essential Skills - 9 Hours ENGL 1101 Composition I 3 ENGL 1102 Composition II 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Area B Institutional Options - 4 Hours See Core Curriculum, Area B. 4 Area C Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 hours Literature Course See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 The following course is recommended, but other Area C courses are allowed. See Core Curriculum, Area C. COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 Area D Science, Mathematics, And Technology - 11 Hours Science Requirements CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 One 8 hour lab course sequence in chemistry and an additional course in 3 science, mathematics or technology Area E Social Science - 12 Hours HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or 3 HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 Electives See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social/Science courses. 6 Area F Courses Related To The Major - 18 Hours BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 CHEM 2240K Principles of Organic Chemistry I 4 Elective 2 Area G Physical Education (1 4 courses)** 5-8 One course per semester of full-time enrollment with a maximum of 4 courses Two-Year Total 65-68 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. **See AREA G of the Core Curriculum for fitness competency requirement. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 221
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (0026) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 15-16 Second Semester ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 AREA B Elective or See Core Curriculum, Area B. AREA D Elective See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences. 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 15-16 Summer Semester CHEM 2240K Principles of Organic Chemistry I 4 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 5-6 Sophomore Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 13-14 Second Semester HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or 3 HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 AREA C Elective See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 AREA E Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Sciences. 6 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 4 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 17-18 Two-Year Total 65-70 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 222
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (0365) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CAREER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares graduates to practice as a laboratory technician in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and other health care facilities. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certifying exams. The program is accredited by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 (847) 939-3597, (773) 714-8880, FAX (773) 714-8886, www.naacls.org. MLT Admissions Criteria: 1. Applicants must have completed required Learning Support courses. 2. Applicants must have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5. Preference in program participation may be given to students with the highest GPA. 3. Students with two unsuccessful attempts in MLT program courses at any other institution are not eligible for admission to Darton College MLT Program. *Note: Unsuccessful attempts include D s, F s, and course withdrawals. Additional Requirements: 1. A minimum grade of C is required in each MLT professional course. 2. A medical examination, including proof of hepatitis B immunizations, may be required prior to entry into clinical practicum courses. 3. Students must satisfy admission requirements to Darton College. 4. Liability insurance is required upon enrollment in any MLT technical course. 5. To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and to develop the skills required of an entry level medical laboratory technician, the student must have: (a) Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) sufficient to differentiate colors used as reaction indicators; to observe the patient during phlebotomy procedure; to differentiate and identify specimens utilizing microscopic examination; to read laboratory manuals, procedure, policies, specimen labels, test requisitions and other materials pertinent to professional practice; (b) Physical ability to manipulate clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with operational procedures; (c) Manual dexterity to perform venepuncture procedures and to operate hand held medical laboratory equipment and tools in a manner consistent with operational guidelines. MLT Re-Admission Criteria Students who do not progress in MLT Program courses as outlined by the curriculum guide may continue in the program under the following conditions: (a) They meet Darton College admission criteria. (b) They meet MLT Program admission criteria. (c) They do not have more than one D or F in program courses. (d) Course enrollment will be permitted on a space-available basis and only if prerequisites are met. (e) Students absent from the program for a period exceeding one semester will be required to demonstrate prior course competency by exam or repeat for credit. (f) Students with two unsuccessful attempts in program courses are ineligible for program readmission. Withdrawing from a MLTS course is considered an unsuccessful attempt. A course grade of D or F is considered an unsuccessful attempt. 223
Additional Costs: Students in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program are responsible for the following approximated expenses in addition to books, tuition and fees: Liability Insurance $ 17.50 Uniforms/lab coat $ 100.00 Laboratory Supplies $ 50.00 (Gloves, masks, face shields, scissors, rulers, pens, graph paper and markers) Specified immunization $200.00 $367.50 Clinical Assignments: The Darton College MLT Program has clinical affiliations with many hospitals and clinics in Southwest Georgia. Clinical assignments are made by the program faculty with approved affiliates only. Students must be prepared to travel to their clinical training facility. Program Application Required: Applications are available in the Allied Health office at Darton College or may be obtained from the Program home page at: www.darton.edu/programs/alliedhealth/mlt/ Application Deadline Fall Semester August 1 Spring Semester December 7 Summer Semester May 1 For additional Allied Health Division policies that apply to this program, please refer to Academic Regulations, Section R, Background Check. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWALS: Students may be withdrawn from the program and/or from a clinical affiliate for lack of competence, if determined to post a threat to the health or safety of others; for failure to comply with the Darton College Code of Conduct or failure to comply with the policies of a clinical affiliate. DRUG SCREEN and CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Students may be subject to drug screens and criminal background checks as a requirement for participating in program activities. Students are also subject to drug screens requested at random or for probable cause. Students may be prevented from participating in program activities until results are provided and they are approved for return to program activities. 224
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (0365) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CAREER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. MLTS 1160W MLT I 3 MLTS 1160L MLT I Lab 1 BIOL 1100K or Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 for the Health Care Professional or BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy & Physiology I or 4 BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 HIST 2111 or U. S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U. S. History After 1877 3 ***ALHE 1103 Orientation to MLT 1 18-19 Second Semester MLTS 1161W MLT II 3 MLTS 1161L MLT II Lab 1 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 18 Sophomore Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. MLTS 2010W MLT III 2 MLTS 2010L MLT III Lab 2 MLTS 2020W MLT IV 3 MLTS 2020L MLT IV Lab 1 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 14 Second Semester MLTS 2630 MLT Externship 18 **MLTS 2670 MLT Seminars 1 19 Two-Year Total 69-70 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. **As an option, program courses are available by distance learning. ***ALHE 1103 Orientation to MLT is highly recommended prior to or during the 1 st semester; not required. NOTE: MLT lab courses (MLTS 1160L, 1161L, 2010L and 2020L) are scheduled at Darton College, Georgia Highlands and Waycross College. Other approved clinical affiliate locations will be considered. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 225
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (0365) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CAREER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Alternative Delivery: Distance Learning Option Freshman Year Fall Semester Sem. Hrs. BIOL 1100K or Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 for the Health Care Professional or BIOL 2111K or Human Anatomy and Physiology I or BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy and Physiology II *HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or *HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 3 CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 *ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 ALHE 1103 Orientation to MLT 1 MLTS 1160W MLT I On-line 3 MLTS 1160L MLT I Lab 1 18-19 Spring Semester *ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 **COMM 1110 Public Speaking** 3 BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 MLTS 1161W MLT II On-line 3 MLTS 1161L MLT II Lab 1 18 Sophomore Year Summer Semester Sem. Hrs. MLTS 2010W MLT III On-line 2 MLTS 2010L MLT III Lab 2 MLTS 2020W MLT IV On-line 3 MLTS 2020L MLT IV Lab 1 *POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 *MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 14 Fall Semester MLTS 2630 MLT Externship 18 *MLTS 2670 MLT Seminars 1 19 *Courses also available on-line Two-Year Total 69-70 Note: MLTS 1160 is equivalent to MLTS 1160W + MLTS 1160L MLTS 1161 is equivalent to MLTS 1161 + MLTS 1161L MLTS 2010 is equivalent to MLTS 2010W + MLTS 2010L MLTS 2020 is equivalent to MLTS 2020W + MLTS 2020L **Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. ***ALHE 1103 Orientation to MLT is highly recommended prior to or during the 1 st semester; not required. 226
NOTE: MLT lab courses (MLTS 1160L, 1161L, 2010L and 2020L) are scheduled at Darton College and Georgia Highlands. Other approved clinical affiliate locations will be considered. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 227
HISTOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (0373) Allied Health Division ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM The Histologic Technology A.A.S. Degree Program provides students with academic and practical training for job-entry skills in anatomic pathology. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate in Histologic Technology. The certificate program component is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018, phone (773) 714-8880, fax (773) 714-8886 www.naacls.org. Histology Admission Option I: High School Option 1. Admission to Darton College 2. Completion of all learning support courses. 3. Completion of high school Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a C or higher. 4. Program application required.* Option II: College Option This option is an alternative way to gain admission into the program as well as a way to eliminate prior academic deficiencies. 1. Admission to Darton College 2. Completion of all learning support courses. 3. Completion of college Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a C or higher. 4. Completion of at least 30 hours of the general education requirements prior to admission. 5. Program application required.* *Applications are available through the Education Coordinator or in the Allied Health office at Darton College. Applications are also available from the program homepage at: www.darton.edu/programs/alliedhealth/hist/ Application Deadline Fall Semester June 30 Spring Semester November 30 Selection: Once applicants meet the general admission criteria for the program, their completed folders are forwarded to the Program Director for review. Students for the program are selected from the applicants according to the following criteria: Prior Degree Attained Prior laboratory work experience GPA Completed program application Applicants with the highest point accumulation are selected until the class positions are filled. Class size is based upon annual clinical site availability. Additional Requirements: 1. A minimum grade of a C in each professional Histology course. 2. Students are required to submit a copy of a recent physical exam prior to program acceptance. 228
3. Students are required to meet the health requirements of the clinical affiliate to which they are assigned. 4. Students must have documented immunization to Hepatitis B. 5. Liability insurance is required upon enrollment in the program. 6. To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and to develop required skills the students must have: a. Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) to observe and perform technical procedures; to identify and differentiate specimens, reagents and equipment; to read laboratory manuals, procedures, policies, specimen labels and materials pertinent to professional practice: b. Physical ability to manipulate laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with operational procedures; c. Manual dexterity to operate laboratory equipment and use tools in a manner consistent with operational guidelines. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWALS: Students may be withdrawn from the program and/or from a clinical affiliate for lack of competence, if determined to post a threat to the health or safety of others; for failure to comply with the Darton College Code of Conduct or failure to comply with the policies of a clinical affiliate. DRUG SCREEN and CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Students may be subject to drug screens and criminal background checks as a requirement for participating in program activities. Students are also subject to drug screens requested at random or for probable cause. Students may be prevented from participating in program activities until results are provided and they are approved for return to program activities. Program Cost Requirements: Students in the Histologic Technology AAS Program are responsible for the following approximate expenses in addition to books, tuition and fees: Liability Insurance $17.50 Uniforms/lab coats $150.00 Laboratory Supplies $50.00 (gloves, pens, markers, etc.) Special immunizations (HBV) $200.00 $417.50 Clinical Assignments: The Darton College program director or designated staff will arrange clinical assignments with the program s approved affiliates only. Students must be prepared to travel to the clinical training facility. Continuation in the Program: Students must complete each required course with a grade of C or better. A student may repeat a single course in which the score is less than a C. A student repeating a course in which an unsatisfactory grade was received will experience a delay in clinical placement until the deficient course is satisfactorily completed. A student withdrawing from the program or a program course may be considered for admission in subsequent classes at the time of the next class selection. Students absent from the program for a period exceeding one semester will be required to demonstrate prior course competency by exam or repeat for credit. For additional Allied Health Division policies that apply to this program, please refer to Academic Regulations, Section R, Background Check. 229
HISTOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (0373) Allied Health Division ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. BIOL 1100K** Human Anatomy & Physiology/Health Care Professional 4 CHEM 1211K Principals of Chemistry I 4 ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Sciences. 3 20 Second Semester CHEM 1212K Principals of Chemistry II 4 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 COMM 1110 or Public Speaking or 3 COMM 2105 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 AREA C Elective See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.** 1-2 18-19 Sophomore Year First Semester MLTS 1300* Introduction to Histology 3 MLTS 1310W* Histology I 3 MLTS 1310L* Histology I lab 1 MLTS 1320W* Histology II 2 MLTS 1320L* Histology II lab 1 MLTS 1330* Histology III 1 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.** 1-2 15-16 Second Semester MLTS 1340* Histology IV 5 MLTS 1350* Histology V 2 MLTS 1360* Histology VI 1 8 Two-Year Total 61-63 *Certificate option only **Electives to include fulfillment of the Fitness competency requirement by completion of one of the following: PHED 1105 Strength Training, PHED 1106 Walk, Jog, Run, PHED 1161 Fitness I, PHED 1162 Fitness II, PHED 1110 Deep Water Exercise, PHED 1139 Fitness Swimming, PHED 1115 Step Aerobics, PHED 1116 Step Aerobics II, or PHED 1182 Personal Conditioning. NOTE: Students must score a C or higher in all Histology program courses in order to successfully complete each course. Satisfactory completion of the Darton College NAACLS Accredited Histology Certificate Program provides the necessary qualifications for National Certification Examinations. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 230
HISTOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (0373) Allied Health Division ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM The following is the course sequence as outlined in the Darton College Catalog for both the Histotechnology Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree. Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. BIOL 1100K** Human Anatomy & Physiology/Health Care Professional 4 CHEM 1211K Principals of Chemistry I 4 ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Sciences. 3 20 Second Semester CHEM 1212K Principals of Chemistry II 4 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 COMM 1110 or Public Speaking or 3 COMM 2105 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 AREA C Elective See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.*** 1-2 18-19 Sophomore Year First Semester MLTS 1300* Introduction to Histology 3 MLTS 1310W* Histology I On-Line 3 MLTS 1310L* Histology I (clinical affiliate) 1 MLTS 1320W* Histology II On-Line 2 MLTS 1320L* Histology II (clinical affiliate) 1 MLTS 1330* Histology III (clinical affiliate) 1 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ.*** 1-2 15-16 Second Semester MLTS 1340* Histology IV Clinical Externship 5 MLTS 1350* Histology V On-Line 2 MLTS 1360* Histology VI On-Line 1 8 Two-Year Total 61-63 *Certificate Option only **Students pursuing a Bachelors degree may wish to take BIOLK 2111 and 2112 in lieu of BIOL 1100K ***Electives to include fulfillment of the Fitness competency requirement by completion of one of the following: PHED 1105 Strength Training, PHED 1106 Walk, Jog, Run, PHED 1161 Fitness I, PHED 1162 Fitness II, PHED 1110 Deep Water Exercise, PHED 1139 Fitness Swimming, PHED 1115 Step Aerobics, PHED 1116 Step Aerobics II, or PHED 1182 Personal Conditioning. NOTE: Students must score a C or higher in all Histology program courses in order to successfully complete each course. Satisfactory completion of the Darton College NAACLS Accredited Histology Certificate Program provides the necessary qualifications for National Certification Examinations. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 231
HISTOLOGY (0564) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The Histotechnology Certificate Program provides students with academic and practical training for job-entry skills in anatomic pathology. The program is approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and seeks accreditation with The national Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 West Byrn Mayer Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois 60631, Phone (773) 714-8880, www.naacls.org. completion of a NAACLS accredited histologic technician certificate program will qualify the student to take their national board exams. Histology Admission Option I: High School Option 1. Admission to Darton College 2. Completion of all learning support courses. 3. Completion of high school Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a C or higher. 4. Program application required.* Option II: College Option This option is an alternative way to gain admission into the program as well as a way to eliminate prior academic deficiencies. 1. Admission to Darton College 2. Completion of all learning support courses. 3. Completion of college Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a C or higher 4. Program application required.* Selection: Once applicants meet the general admission criteria for the program, their completed folders are forwarded to the Program Director for review. Students for the program are selected from the applicants according to the following criteria: Prior Degree Attained Prior laboratory work experience GPA Completed program application Applicants with the highest point accumulation are selected until the class positions are filled. Class size is based upon annual clinical site availability. *Applications are available through the Educational Coordinator or in the Allied Health office at Darton College. Applications are also available from the program homepage at: www.darton.edu/programs/alliedhealth/hist/ Additional Requirements: 1. A minimum grade of a C in each professional Histology course. 2. Students are required to submit a completed medical form obtained from the office of Allied Health or have a copy of a recent physical exam on file. 3. Students must have documented immunization to Hepatitis B. 4. Liability insurance is required upon enrollment in the program. 5. To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and to develop required skills the students must have: a. Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) to observe and perform technical procedures; to identify and differentiate specimens, reagents and equipment; 232
to read laboratory manuals, procedures, policies, specimen labels and materials pertinent to professional practice: b. Physical ability to manipulate laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with operational procedures; c. Manual dexterity to operate laboratory equipment and use tools in a manner consistent with operational guidelines. Clinical Assignments: The Darton College program director or designated staff will arrange clinical assignments with the program s approved affiliates only. Students must be prepared to travel to the clinical training facility. Continuation in the Program: Students must complete each required course with a grade of C or better. A student may repeat a single course in which the score is less than a C. A student repeating a course in which an unsatisfactory grade was received will experience a delay in clinical placement until the deficient course is satisfactorily completed. A student withdrawing from the program or a program course may be considered for admission in subsequent classes at the time of the next class selection. HISTOLOGY CERTIFICATE First Semester Sem. Hrs. MLTS 1300 Introduction to Histology 3 MLTS 1310W Histology I 3 MLTS 1310L Histology I lab 1 MLTS 1320W Histology II 2 MLTS 1320L Histology II lab 1 MLTS 1330 Histology III 1 11 Second Semester MLTS 1340 Histology IV 5 MLTS 1350 Histology V 2 MLTS 1360 Histology VI 1 8 Certificate Total 19 NOTE: Students must score a C or higher in all Histology program courses in order to successfully complete each course. Satisfactory completion of the Darton College NAACLS Accredited Histology Certificate Program provides the necessary qualifications for National Certification Examinations. For additional Allied Health Division policies that apply to this program, please refer to Academic Regulations, Section R, Background Check. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 233
PHLEBOTOMY (0599) Allied Health Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Students must have completed all required Learning Support courses before admission to the program is granted. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded when all requirements are satisfied. Sem. Hrs. Fall Term PHLE 1101 Phlebotomy I 2 Fall Term PHLE 1102 Clinical Phlebotomy II 4 6 Additional Costs and Fees: In addition to tuition, fees and books, costs include the following: Liability insurance $ 17.50 Uniforms/lab coats 150.00 Laboratory Supplies (gloves, masks, face shields, markers & pens) 50.00 Specified Immunizations 200.00 $417.50 Clinical Assignments: Clinical assignments are made by the Phlebotomy Faculty with approved program affiliates only. Students must be prepared to travel to their assigned clinical training facility. PHLE Re-Admission Criteria: Students who do not progress in PHLE Program courses as outlined by the curriculum guide may be considered for readmission provided: a. They meet Darton College admission criteria. b. They meet PHLE Program admission criteria. c. They do not have more than one D or F in program courses. d Course enrollment will be permitted on a space-available basis and only if prerequisites are met. For additional Allied Health Division policies that apply to this program, please refer to Academic Regulations, Section R, Background Check. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWALS: Students may be withdrawn from the program and/or from a clinical affiliate for lack of competence, if determined to post a threat to the health or safety of others; for failure to comply with the Darton College Code of Conduct or failure to comply with the policies of a clinical affiliate. DRUG SCREEN and CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Students may be subject to drug screens and criminal background checks as a requirement for participating in program activities. Students are also subject to drug screens requested at random or for probable cause. Students may be prevented from participating in program activities until results are provided and they are approved for return to program activities. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 234
MUSIC (0011) Humanities Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS Area A Essential Skills - 9 Hours ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 MATH 1001 or Quantitative Skills and Reasoning or MATH 1111 College Algebra or higher math 3 Area B Institutional Options - 4 Hours The following courses are recommended, but other Area B courses are allowed. COMM 1000 or Cultural Diversity in Communication or COMM 1110 or Public Speaking* or COMM 1111 Issues in Argumentation and Advocacy 2-3 The following courses are recommended, but other Area B courses are allowed. PHIL 1101 or Critical Thinking or FREN 1001 Elementary French I 2-3 Area C Humanities And The Fine Arts - 6 Hours Literature See Core Curriculum, Area C, Literature 3 Humanities/Fine Arts See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 Area D Science, Mathematics, And Technology - 11 Hours Lab Science See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences. 8 The following courses are recommended, but other Area D Math/Technology courses are allowed. MATH 1112 or Trigonometry or MATH 2205 Introduction to Statistics 3 Area E Social Science - 12 Hours POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 HIST 2111 or U. S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U. S. History After 1877 3 HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or HIST 1112 Survey of World History II 3 The following course is recommended, but other Area E Social Science courses are allowed. See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Science. PSYC 1101 General Psychology 3 Area F Courses Related To The Major - 18 Hours MUSC 1101 Elementary Music Theory I 2 MUSC 2211 Applied Music I 2 MUSC 1080/1090 College Choir/College Concert Band 4 MUSC 1171 Class Piano 1 MUSC 1172 Sight-Singing/Ear Training 1 MUSC 1102 Elementary Theory II 2 MUSC 2212 Applied Music II 2 MUSC 2201 Advanced Theory I 2 MUSC 2202 Advanced Theory II 2 235
Area G Physical Education (1 4 courses)** 5-8 One course per semester of full-time enrollment with a maximum of 4 courses Two-Year Total 65-70 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. **See AREA G of the Core Curriculum for fitness competency requirement. ***A B.A. degree at some institutions in the University System of Georgia requires foreign language credit through the intermediate level. A B.S. degree at some institutions in the University System of Georgia requires foreign lgnauge through the first intermediate course. Piano and Sight Singing/Ear Training proficiency skills for transfer students must be attained before graduation. Piano and Sight Singing/Ear Training classes may be taken for more than the required 2 hours to meet the proficiency requirements. Four-year music programs expect music transfer students to have participated in at least 4 semesters of applied study, 4 semesters of ensembles, and to have attained keyboard skills, skills in written theory, aural dictation, and sight-singing before transferring into the junior year of a Baccalaureate program. ****Secondary Education Music Majors see Teacher Education (0014) Secondary Education Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 236
MUSIC (0011) Humanities Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 Composition I 3 MATH 1001 or Quantitative Skills and Reasoning or MATH 1111 College Algebra or higher math 3 HIST 2111 or U.S. History through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History after 1877 3 MUSC 1101 Elementary Music Theory I 2 MUSC 2211 Applied Music 1 MUSC 1080/1090 College Choir/College Concert Band 1 MUSC 1171 Class Piano 1 MUSC 1172 Sight Singing/Ear Training 1 The following courses are recommended, but other Area B courses are allowed. COMM 1000 or Cultural Diversity in Communication or COMM 1110 or Public Speaking* or COMM 1111 Issues in Argumentation and Advocacy 2-3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 18-20 Second Semester ENGL 1102 Composition II 3 The following courses are recommended, but other Area D Math/Technology courses are allowed. MATH 1112 or Trigonometry or 3 MATH 2205 Introduction to Statistics The following course is recommended, but other Area E Social Science courses are allowed. See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Science. PSYC 1101 Psychology 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 MUSC 1102 Elementary Music Theory II 2 MUSC 1080/1090 College Choir/College Concert Band 1 MUSC 2211 Applied Music 1 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 17-18 Sophomore Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. AREA D Lab Science See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences. 4 HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or HIST 1112 Survey of World History II 3 The following courses are recommended, but other Area B courses are allowed. PHIL 1101 or Critical Thinking or FREN 1001 Elementary French I 2-3 MUSC 2201 Advanced Music Theory I 2 MUSC 1080/1090 College Choir/College Concert Band 1 MUSC 2212 Applied Music 1 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ7. 1-2 14-16 237
Second Semester AREA D Lab Science See Core Curriculum, Area D, Lab Sciences. 4 AREA C Literature See Core Curriculum, Area C, Literature. 3 AREA C Humanities/Fine Arts See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 MUSC 2202 Advanced Music Theory II 2 MUSC 1080/1090 College Choir/College Concert Band 1 MUSC 2212 Applied Music 1 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 15-16 Two-Year Total 65-70 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 238
CHURCH MUSIC (0565) Humanities Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS This certificate is primarily designed for individuals in the church music industry who are trying to improve their skills and knowledge. The church music courses use the texts and materials of current music classes with the exception of the Church Music Seminar which includes seminar presentations on various topics related to the church music industry. Planning and organizing a choral/music program for all ages. Conducting, music reading, music arranging (choral and/or instrumental), literature and repertoire. Working with accompanists and instrumentalists. Keyboard Skills Music ministry/worship planning (contemporary and traditional). Developing a network and career center for placement of church musicians in ministry locations. Contemporary issues of church music. It is suggested that a plan of study be discussed with the music advisor before pursuing the program and to assure the courses selected provide the greatest benefit. First Semester Sem. Hrs. MUSC 1101 Elementary Music Theory I 2 MUSC 2211 Applied Music 1 MUSC 1090/1080 College Choir/College Band 1 MUSC 1182 Seminars in Church Music I 2 Elective* 3 9 Second Semester MUSC 1102 Elementary Music theory II 2 MUSC 2211 Applied Music 1 MUSC 1090/1080 College Choir/College Band 1 MUSC 1183 Seminars in Church Music II 2 Elective* 3 9 One Year Total 18 Select electives from the following: COMM 1110 Public Speaking 3 MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation 3 Or other courses approved by the Humanities division advisor. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 239
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY (0049) Science/Mathematics Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Area A Essential Skills - 9 hours ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 MATH 1113 or Pre-Calculus or 3 MATH 1112 Trigonometry Area B Institutional Options - 4 hours See Core Curriculum, Area B. 4 Area C Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 hours Literature Course See Core Curriculum, Area C, Literature 3 The following course is recommended, but other Area C courses are allowed. See Core Curriculum, Area C. COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 Area D Science, Math and Technology - 11 hours Science Requirements PHYS 1111K and Introductory Physics I and PHYS 1112K or Introductory Physics II or PHYS 2211K and Principles of Physics I and 8 PHYS 2212K` Principles of Physics II Math/Technology Requirement MATH 2205 Introduction to Statistics 3 Area E Social Science - 12 hours HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or HIST 1112 Survey of World History II 3 HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History After 1877 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social/Science courses. 3 Area F Courses Related to the Major - 18 hours Major Requirements BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 Major Electives BIOL 1107K Principles of Biology I 4 MATH 1151 Calculus I with Geometry 4 Area G Physical Education (1 4 courses)** 5-8 One course per semester of full-time enrollment with a maximum of 4 courses 240
Two-Year Total 67-70 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. **See AREA G of the Core Curriculum for fitness competency requirement. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 241
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY (0049) Science/Mathematics Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus 3 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 16-17 Second Semester ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 MATH 2205 Introduction to Statistics 3 HIST 1111 or Survey of World History I or HIST 1112 Survey of World History II 3 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 16-17 Summer Semester BIOL 1107K Principles of Biology I 4 Sophomore Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 PHYS 1111K Introductory Physics I 4 COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 HIST 2111 or U.S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U.S. History Afterr 1877 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 15-16 Second Semester BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 PHYS 1112K Introductory Physics II 4 AREA C Literature See Core Curriculum, Area C. 3 AREA E Elective See Core Curriculum, Area E, Social Sciences. 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 15-16 Two-Year Total 67-70 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 242
NURSING (0029) Nursing Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Area A Essential Skills - 9 Hours ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Area B Institutional Options - 4 hours See Core Curriculum, Area B. 4 Area C Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 hours Literature Course See Core Curriculum, Area C, Hum/Fine Arts. 3 The following course is recommended, but other Area C courses are allowed. See Core Curriculum, Area C. COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 Area D Science, Mathematics, And Technology - 11 Hours CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 CISM 2201 Fundamentals of Computer Applications 3 Area E Social Science - 12 Hours POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 HIST 2111 or U. S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U. S. History After 1877 3 PSYC 1101 General Psychology 3 SOCI 1101 Principles of Sociology 3 Area F Courses Related To The Major - 18 Hours BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 Choose two from the following: ANTH 1103 or Introduction to Anthropology or 3 PSYC 2215 or Human Growth and Development or 3 MATH 2205 Introduction to Statistics 3 Area G Physical Education (1 4 courses)** 5-8 One course per semester of full-time enrollment with a maximum of 4 courses Two-Year Total 65-68 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. **See AREA G of the Core Curriculum for fitness competency requirement. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 243
NURSING (0029) Nursing Division RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Freshman Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3 CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 POLS 1101 American Government in World Perspective 3 COMM 1110 Public Speaking* 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 14-15 Second Semester ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3 CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 HIST 2111 or U. S. History Through 1877 or HIST 2112 U. S. History After 1877 3 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 CISM 2201 Fundamentals of Computer Applications 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 16-17 Summer Semester BIOL 2111K Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 AREA B Elective See Core Curriculum, Area B. 2 AREA F Elective See Area F courses related to the major. 3 9 Sophomore Year First Semester Sem. Hrs. BIOL 2112K Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 PSYC 1101 General Psychology 3 SOCI 1101 Principles of Sociology 3 AREA C Literature See Core Curriculum, Area C, Literature 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 14-15 Second Semester BIOL 2115K Essentials of Microbiology 4 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 AREA F Elective See Area F courses related to the major. 3 AREA G Elective See Core Curriculum, Area G, Health/Phy.Educ. 1-2 11-12 Two-Year Total 65-68 *Oral Communication requirement may be met by completion of other communication courses. See Core Curriculum, Area B. Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take DART 1000, First Year Experience. Please refer to Section 7 Academic Support Services Paragraph J 244
NURSING (0353) NURSING DIVISION ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS The Associate Degree Program in Nursing at Darton College is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The Nursing Program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Information regarding nursing programs may be obtained by contacting the NLNAC at National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone (404) 975-5000 FAX (404)-975-5020. It is a five semester program planned to prepare the graduate to function as a nurse in first-level staff positions in hospitals and comparable agencies. After successful completion of the Associate of Science in Nursing degree, graduates will be academically eligible to write the state licensing examination to practice as a registered nurse. The state Board of Nursing has the right to refuse to grant a registered nurse license to any individual who has been convicted of moral and/or legal violations specified in Georgia law. In addition to the application forms submitted for admission to the College in general, students applying for the first time and those returning to nursing courses after a break in nursing enrollment are required to submit a separate application for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Application forms are available in the Nursing Office and should be completed and returned to the Nursing Office. To comply with the requirements of cooperating clinical facilities, the Nursing Division requires students to submit a completed health form, to complete a criminal background check and drug screen. These forms will be provided upon enrollment in NURS 1101. The Associate Degree Nursing Program has limited enrollment, and students are selected on the basis of college course grades, completion of required nursing related coursework, pre-admission test score, and other qualifications related to academic and professional potential. Students who wish to be considered for admission to the nursing program must submit a nursing program application to the Nursing Office prior to the desired date of admission. Consideration for initial admission or re-admission to the program will be given after it has been determined that all admission requirements have been fulfilled. Readmissions are based on available space. Applicants accepted for a designated beginning nursing class who do not enroll in that class must re-submit an application to the Nursing Office to be considered for a subsequent class. Accepted applicants who fail to maintain admission standards will be dropped before beginning the nursing program. Additional Admissions Requirements 1. Applicants must have completed required Learning Support courses. 2. Applicants must complete the pre-admission test. Pre-admission cut-off scores for admission vary each semester of testing based on candidates who test. 3. Applicants must have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.7 with a minimum of 3-5 of the core classes. The 3-5 core classes may include Human Anatomy and Physiology I, English 1101, and Medical Terminology. Priority will be given to candidates who have completed BIOL 2111K and BIOL 2112K. a. Only core courses required for the associate degree nursing program will be used to calculate the grade point average. Grades achieved in each attempt will be used in the calculation of this grade point average. b. Grade of D, F, and /or WF in core courses applicable to the nursing program older than ten years may not be calculated in the admission GPA. 4. When faculty/student ratio limits the acceptance of all qualified students, preference may be given to students with the highest GPA and nursing pre-admission test scores and to students who have completed all required core classes. In addition, 245